Ardmore, OK: 120 Health Violations — 66/100 (2026)
5 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Although much of Ardmore meets baseline drinking water standards, some OK-tracked service areas show violations that merit a closer look — particularly for older housing stock.
How Ardmore Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Ardmore, OK
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of water safety grades across Ardmore.
Ardmore Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 405 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0006 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,160 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.87 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Ardmore
Ardmore, OK draws its residential water from 3 separate providers among the 7 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Ardmore, Oklahoma (population ~36,228), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 69,126 people region-wide.
5 of 5 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 120 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Ardmore: C (66/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Ardmore water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0006 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 5 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 186 | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 102 | 5 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 96 | 5 |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 18 | 5 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 18 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73401 | C | 81 | 24 | Ardmore |
| 73402 | C | 81 | 24 | Ardmore |
| 73403 | C | 81 | 24 | Ardmore |
| 73451 | C | 81 | 24 | Ardmore |
| 73454 | C | 81 | 24 | Ardmore |
All ZIP Codes in Ardmore
- 73401 [C] — 81 violations ⚠
- 73402 [C] — 81 violations ⚠
- 73403 [C] — 81 violations ⚠
- 73451 [C] — 81 violations ⚠
- 73454 [C] — 81 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Ardmore
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Ardmore
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Ardmore: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Property equity in Ardmore runs well ahead of estimated remediation costs — a cost-to-value ratio that sits in the low tier, meaning documented water and safety issues here are the kind homeowners can plan to address without treating the expense as a significant budget event relative to what their homes are worth.
Remediation costs in Ardmore are relatively low compared to home values. The $660–$2,320 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 21% above the Oklahoma average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Ardmore
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Ardmore appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Ardmore
NFIP records stretching across multiple decades show Ardmore accumulating 43 claims and carrying 20% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA flood zones — evidence of meaningful exposure that extends beyond isolated incidents. The mechanisms linking flooding to water quality haven't changed: treatment facilities can be overwhelmed, wells can be infiltrated, and distribution systems can experience backflow. For a community at this exposure level, those mechanisms shift from hypothetical to periodically relevant.
Ardmore has a moderate flood history with 43 FEMA claims averaging $38,585 per payout. 20% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,160</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
What You Can Do in Ardmore
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Consumer Confidence Report Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Ardmore's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
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